Illustration Hour

34: Haley Tippmann – Embracing Digital Tools

I chat with illustrator Haley Tippmann about her expressive observational approach to illustration, finding community on Instagram and tips to use Procreate.

33: Brian Blomerth - Following the 50/50 Rule

In this episode, I chat with illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth about his career drawing weird dog-human hybrids, his experience finishing his first full-length gr

32: Nicki Field – What You Put Out There Is What You Get Back

I chat with Nicki Field, head of illustration at the illustration agency and animation production company Jelly London about the business of illustration and what she loo

31: Nolan Pelletier – Keep Shaking the Tree

I chat with illustrator and designer Nolan Pelletier about collecting art and ephemera, meeting your illustration heroes and developing your voice as an illustrator.

30: Melanie Lambrick – Follow Your Gut and Trust Yourself

I chat with illustrator and designer Melanie Lambrick about voice, style and her experience transitioning from full-time employment to freelance illustration.

29: Armando Veve – Everyday Is a New Opportunity to Get Better at the Craft

I talk with illustrator Armando Veve about his path, how he found his place as an illustrator and his process for creating his incredibly detailed illustrations.

28: Eleanor Taylor – Keep Your Mind Open and Push Your Work Forward

In this episode, I talk with illustrator and artist Eleanor Taylor about her creative journey and her experiences working as an illustrator for magazines and book publish

27: George Wylesol – Do Work that Makes You Happy

In this episode, I talk with illustrator and artist George Wylesol about his path, his work and the advice he gives his illustration students.

26: Daniel Ramirez Perez – The Hardest Thing Is to Start

In this episode, I chat with illustrator, creative director, and designer Daniel Ramirez Perez about his path from being an art director working at big ad agencies to bec

25: Robin Davey – Success and Breaking Through Self-Doubt

In this episode, I talk with animator and illustrator Robin Davey about his long and successful career as a freelance animator, how he deals with self-doubt and how he co

24: Laurie Rowan - Take Charge of Your Creative Career

In this episode, I chat with the animator, director and illustrator Laurie Rowan about his wonderfully addictive animations and how he got to where he is now.

23: Matthew LeBaron - An Insider's Guide to the Business of Illustration

In this episode, I talk with agent and founder of Much Creative Matthew LeBaron about his experiences and lessons learned from representing artists for over a decade.

22: Cathal Duane - How to Make It as a Freelance Illustrator

In this episode, I talk with illustrator Cathal Duane about freelance life, setting realistic expectations and the importance of understanding the business side of freela

21: Thomas Danthony - Push Yourself and Deliver Your Best Work on Every Project

In this episode, I chat with illustrator and commercial artist Thomas Danthony about his creative career path, his beautifully pared-down work and his creative process.

20: Clay Hickson - Keep Busy and Enjoy the Process

In this episode, I chat with Clay Hickson, an illustrator and the founder of Tan & Loose Press and The Smudge. We talk about Clay's path to illustration, why he keeps bus

19: Party of One - Cathartic Art and the Power of Personal Projects

In this episode, I talk with designers Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht of Party of One studio about how they started collaborating, how they used personal projects to th

18: Elena Xausa -Drawing Symbols and the Universal Language of Illustration

In this episode, I talk with italian illustrator Elena Xausa about her experience drawing for publications like the New Yorker and the ebbs and flows of freelance life.

17: Hedof - Building a Thriving Career Around Your Interests

In this episode, I talk with Dutch illustrator Rick Berkelmans AKA Hedof about his amazing career as a commercial illustrator, how he got to where he is now, and what he'

16: How to Create A Portfolio that Gets You Work - A Strategic Approach

In this episode, I share a strategic approach for creating a portfolio that gets you clients and attention. I answer questions like how much work should I have in my port

15: Peter Gamlen - Overcoming Creative Doubts and Growing as an Illustrator

I talk with illustrator Peter Gamlen about what he's learned in his 8 years as a freelance illustrator, how to overcome creative crises and how to grow as an artist.